Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

LHH is assisting a client in Charlotte, NC with their need for a contract to hire Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is a fully onsite opportunity. Please read on for details!

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue accurate customer invoices based on shipments, purchase orders, and contract terms.
• Apply incoming payments, process credits, and reconcile customer accounts.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due balances to support timely collections.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, deductions, and customer disputes.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, adjustments, and collection activity.
• Partner with sales, logistics, and customer service teams to resolve order, pricing, and delivery issues impacting payment.
• Assist with credit review support, customer account setup, and maintaining payment terms.
• Prepare AR reports including aging, unapplied cash, collection status, and account analysis.
• Support month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit requests.
• Help improve AR processes, internal controls, and overall collection efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, or collections experience, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, or product-based environment.
• Strong understanding of invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, and collections processes.
• Experience working with customer purchase orders, shipping documentation, pricing issues, and deductions is preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP or accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across departments and with customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Details: $26.00 to $27.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply